Question 1

What is collagen?

Accepted Answer

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies, especially type I collagen. It’s found in muscles, bones, skin, blood vessels, tendons and the digestive system. Collagen contains 18 different amino acids. Amino acids are the “building blocks of proteins,” and collagen includes a mix of both nonessential (also called conditional) and essential types.

Question 2

Why should I be supplementing with collagen?

Accepted Answer

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. Up to 30% of all the protein in your body is collagen protein. Up to 70% of skin, hair, nails and nearly 100% of connective tissues are made from collagen. It literally holds you together, from the hairs on your head, to every inch of your skin, to your joint comfort and mobility. It even supports the integrity of your gut lining; collagen promotes normal tissue growth and cellular health, all of which can impact the overall health of your gut. Collagen production naturally declines as we age… and it’s not being consumed in the standard modern diet. Supplementing can help support your body’s natural collagen production, so you can reap all the rewards of collagen.

Question 3

Are there other factors that contribute to collagen loss?

Accepted Answer

The natural aging process is not the only thing that can slow down production and diminish collagen in your body. If you’re worried about the breakdown of your own collagen, here are 7 lifestyle factors that are considered “collagen diminishers.” - Poor sleep - Excess sugar consumption - Sun overexposure - Diet low in antioxidants - Sitting all day and lack of activity - Nutrient shortfalls of vitamin C and zinc - Free radicals You can fight back against collagen loss through a few combined approaches: - Limit your exposure to damaging UV rays and other environmental toxins - Consume collagen-boosting foods - Support and promote the skin’s health by supplementing with collagen

Question 4

Who should take this product?

Accepted Answer

Any adult looking to kickstart their day with a healthy energy boost while supporting a healthy response to stress, concentration and mental clarity†would benefit from this matcha collagen powder.

Question 5

When should I use this product?

Accepted Answer

You may drink this every morning to start your day with an energy boost.† Each serving has 33 mg of caffeine, so we suggest having it in the morning or early afternoon.

Question 6

What does this collagen formula do?

Accepted Answer

The collagen in this formula supports healthy hair, skin, nails, joints and gut.† But the benefits go far beyond just collagen: Calm, relaxed energy boost† Supports an overall healthy metabolism & helps curb stress-induced cravings Promotes a positive mindset† Helps alleviate the effects of stress & tension† Supports healthy energy & more restful sleep† Boosts energy and fights fatigue† Promotes mental clarity & concentration† Improves appearance of crow's feet after 28 days† Promotes healthy hair thickness & growth while reducing hair breakage† Contains cutting-edge, clinically studied, fermented eggshell membrane collagen for enhanced benefits

Question 7

What’s the difference between this and Superfood Matcha?

Accepted Answer

Both formulas are delicious, matcha-latte inspired superfood drinks. There are a few main differences. Ancient Elixirs Superfood Matcha has 135 mg of caffeine per serving, which is about the equivalent of a cup of coffee. It provides energy from coffee fruit extract, matcha and MCTs. It also has a wider range of superfood ingredients, including ashwagandha, reishi, chaga and more (see here for the full list). There is no collagen in Superfood Matcha. Collagen Matcha Energizer has 33 mg of caffeine — so if you’re someone who wishes to avoid drinking too much caffeine, this is a great alternative. It provides a clean energy boost from matcha and MCTs. Collagen Matcha Energizer also has superfood ingredients like ashwagandha, and of course a significant difference is that it provides 10 types of collagen in every serving.

Question 8

What’s the difference between this and Multi Collagen Protein?

Accepted Answer

Multi Collagen Protein contains 10 types of collagen from four sources: fermented eggshell membrane collagen, bovine collagen, chicken collagen, and marine collagen. Each serving also provides SBO probiotics and Vitamin C. It’s a premium collagen formula packed with clinically studied ingredients, and it’s available in a range of delicious flavors. It does not contain matcha, ashwagandha, or MCTs. Collagen Matcha Energizer is intended to be a superfood replacement for your morning matcha latte. It has 1000mg of matcha, MCTs and ashwagandha to provide calm, relaxed energy† for your day. It also has 10 types of collagen from four sources: fermented eggshell membrane collagen, bovine collagen, chicken collagen, and marine collagen. It does not contain probiotics or Vitamin C.

Question 9

How much caffeine is in this product?

Accepted Answer

There are 33 mg of caffeine per serving.

Question 10

What is Matcha and what are the benefits?

Accepted Answer

Matcha has been used for centuries as a green tea powder, but it’s not the same as traditional green tea. Matcha is set apart due to its sourcing and processing; it’s created by crushing and utilizing the entire green tea leaf into powder form. Matcha is believed to feature more antioxidants due to this process compared to traditional green tea. It traditionally provides energy, concentration support and support for an overall healthy metabolism. Although our matcha is sourced from Japan, it is not a ceremonial grade. Japanese matcha is shade-grown, which allows it to mature fully before harvest. That typically means more nutrients in each leaf as compared to sun-grown matcha leaves from other countries, which are harvested much more quickly. Ceremonial matcha comes from young tea leaves with their stems and veins removed to help provide a smoother texture and milder flavor.

Question 11

What are the benefits of ashwagandha?

Accepted Answer

Ashwagandha is a powerful herb that’s been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Method (TCM). It’s considered an adaptogen, which means it helps your body adapt to environmental stressors and stay in balance. We use a clinically studied, organic source of ashwagandha root and leaf extract proven to help support healthy energy levels, mental clarity and concentration, and restful sleep.† Our clinically studied, organic ashwagandha root and leaf extract has an impressive list of benefits: Promotes a calm, relaxed state of mind† Promotes a positive mindset† Helps promote more restful sleep† Enhances feelings of well-being† Supports healthy energy† Boosts energy and reduces fatigue† Helps promote mental clarity and concentration† Helps alleviate the effects of stress and tension† Helps promote a healthy response to stress† Promotes healthy cortisol/DHEA balance† Reduced loss of appetite† Helps support healthy joint function† Supports mobility† Promotes normal maintenance of joints† Promotes healthy cognitive & psychomotor performance† Supports enhanced focus and mental stamina† Promotes working memory, reaction time, and ability to process and store information†

Question 12

What are the benefits of MCT oil?

Accepted Answer

Medium chain triglycerides, aka MCTs, are a high-quality fat that is easily absorbed by the body to use as clean energy. It has also been used to support an overall healthy metabolism and help to manage cravings. Our MCTs are sourced from coconut.

Question 13

Is Collagen Matcha vegan/vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

No. Collagen is found only in animals, mostly in the flesh and connective tissue. There are no vegan collagen supplements (although there are vegan foods and products that can support your body’s production of collagen). As a result, Collagen Matcha Energizer comes from animal sources, so it is not vegan. We do have a vegetarian collagen formula made with fermented eggshell membrane collagen, and made without traditional bovine, marine or chicken sources. Vegetarian Collagen Peptides is available in a powder or tablet format.

Question 14

Are your products produced in a facility with allergens?

Accepted Answer

We now have a disclaimer that is on ALL of our products: "Produced on equipment that may also process peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soybean, wheat, sesame, shellfish, fish, egg." This is a voluntary disclaimer and our formulations have not changed. Our manufacturers are required to have Policies and Procedures in place when it comes to handling and processing allergens. These allergen programs are in place to prevent cross contamination after each run by proper cleaning procedures. Allergen swab testing is also done after running an allergen containing product. We test finished products for allergens prior to designating as “Free” of. We also follow cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) which guarantees allergen segregation.